The Office of Financial Aid administers federal, state, and certain institutional
student financial assistance programs for undergraduate and graduate students.
In addition to overall college financing and financial aid advisement,
the office manages a variety of funds, including the Federal Stafford and
other federal loan programs, Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Work-Study employment, the New
York State Tuition Assistance Program and Educational Opportunity Program,
and University at Albany Benevolent Association Scholarships. It also coordinates
the Emergency Loan Fund. Advisement services are available to all members
of the University Community. The Office of Financial Aid is located in
the basement of the Campus Center, Room B52, (518/442-5757, 442-5480).

The Department of Residential Life seeks to fulfill two primary missions:
to provide reasonably-priced, well-maintained, safe housing and to develop
a positive living environment that promotes the intellectual and academic
growth of students.

Students in the University's Residence Halls have access to a wide variety
of services and programs. Trained professional and paraprofessional staff
members live in the Halls and provide services to help promote a secure
and positive environment. Security Assistants provide evening safety patrols
on every quadrangle. Additionally, each quad has a faculty member participating
in the Faculty-In-Residence program. This program offers students the opportunity
to be actively involved outside the classroom with a member of the faculty
living in a Residence Hall.

Over 700 different types of programs, workshops and seminars are offered
in the Residence Halls annually — study groups, movie nights, safety seminars,
resume writing, and language tables — to list just a few. There are also
several different "special interest" living options offered to students
who wish to live with other students with similar interests. All freshmen
are assigned to areas designed to enhance their first year experience,
for building a solid foundation is a critical element for students to achieve
in their first year of college study. These living areas offer an environment
for first year students that encourages community responsibility, positive
social interaction, solid academic preparation, and support.

All students residing on campus have their own phone jack, number and
voice mail system. This phone service also offers individualized billing.
All residence halls have been wired for cable television, with student
access to a wide variety of cable programming, as well as 3 movie channels.
All residence halls are networked and have the highest level of connectivity
through an ethernet connection. Students can explore and take full advantage
of global information via the Internet. Additionally, the quads have a
variety of other amenities, including weight and fitness rooms, recreation
areas and movie rooms. Freedom Quad, an apartment-style complex, offers
a quiet, convenient environment for graduate and upper division students.

The Department of Residential Life is located in the basement of Eastman
Tower on State Quadrangle, (518/442-5875, or 1-800/4RESLIFE).

New
Student Orientation: Orientation programs introduce new freshmen,
transfers, and their parents to the University and assist students in making
a smooth transition to life at the University. Students entering the University
as newly matriculated freshmen or transfers for the fall semester are invited
to participate in a Summer Planning Conference. Transfers attend a one-day
program, while entering freshmen attend a two-day program that includes
a one-night stay in a Residence Hall. Summer Planning Conference programs
include presentations by University administrators, small group discussions,
academic advisement and registration for fall semester classes. Information
sessions for parents of new students are offered concurrently with freshman
programs and transfer programs. Students who are unable to attend a Summer
Planning Conference attend an orientation program prior to the start of
classes in the fall. All freshmen also attend the Fall Orientation for
Frosh Program in the fall prior to the beginning of classes. For new
students enrolling in the spring semester, an orientation program also
occurs prior to the start of that semester.

The Orientation Office is located in the Department of Residential Life
in the basement of Eastman Tower on State Quadrangle, (518/442-5875, or
1-800/4RESLIFE).

The University Health Center is the primary health care facility for registered
students. Services include General Medical Clinic, Women's Health Clinic,
Allergy Clinic, Self-Help Cold Clinic, psychiatric services, and a pharmacy.
Staff members provide health education workshops and, in coordination with
the Albany County Health Department, they provide public health services
to the campus community. The center also offers clinical rotations to senior
medical students and Residents from the Albany Medical College. Located
in the Health Services Building, the University Health Center telephone
number is 518/442-5454.

Five
Quad Volunteer Ambulance Service: Five-Quad Volunteer Ambulance
Service is a student-operated, Student Association-funded service consisting
of more than 75 highly trained volunteers who provide state-certified campus
ambulance service on a seven days a week, 24 hours a day basis, as well
as coverage at major campus programming and athletic events. In addition,
it sponsors extensive training and educational programs in CPR, advanced
First Aid, and a variety of other topics. The phone number is 518/442-5555.

The University Counseling Center provides a range of education, prevention,
and clinical services to assist students in adjusting to university life
and in meeting their educational and personal goals. Services include psychological
counseling and short-term psychotherapy for emotional, social and academic
concerns as well as psychological testing of academically underachieving
students. Prevention education programs addressing a broad range of health
and mental health issues are offered to the University community. University
personnel, parents, and students may also contact psychologists by telephone
or in person to consult about issues or problems that are negatively affecting
University students. In addition, the psychologists provide supervised
training for doctoral students in the University's Clinical and Counseling
Psychology programs. The Counseling Center, staffed by psychologists and
a health promotion specialist, is located on the second floor of the Health
and Counseling Building, (518/442-5800). Office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00
PM, Monday through Friday. Please call with questions and/or to make an
appointment. There is no charge for Counseling Center services.

The Department of Student Life serves students through an array of programs and services designed to provide assistance and support and to enrich the quality of student life. The department and its personnel are involved in organizing and facilitating a variety of educational programs, providing counseling and advice to students and student group leaders, conducting special events, sponsoring and co-sponsoring recreational and social activities and providing clean, safe and comfortable Campus Center facilities. Below are brief descriptions of the individual Student Life units. For more detailed information visit our web site at www.albany.edu/studentlife or stop by our Campus Center offices in Room 130 and 137.

The Office of Student Activities supports the University community's programmatic, educational, recreational and social needs by sponsoring major events and programs while also enhancing the efforts of all student groups and Greek organizations by providing quality advisement, assistance and effective leadership development programs.

The primary responsibilities of the office include:

Advisement for recognized student groups including the Student Association

Management of on-campus student events

Oversight for Greek Affairs including 39 fraternities and sororities

Offering effective student leadership development programs

Planning and coordinating major University events including Opening Weekend, Homecoming, Fountain Day, The President's Undergraduate Leadership Awards, Who's Who and Torch Night

The Office of Student Activities is dedicated to student growth and development while diligently working to ensure the success of each student leader, organization and event. For more information stop by Campus Center 130, call (518) 442-5566 or visit the Student Life website at
http://www.albany.ed/studentlife/studentactivities

This facility is a hub of University activity and student service offices, meeting facilities and dining and retail areas make it a daily stop for many members of the University community. The Campus Center also hosts and facilitates an extensive schedule of small and large group meetings, programs and special events for both the University and local community. For more information stop by Campus Center Room 137, call 442-5490 or visit the Student Life web site www.albany.edu/studentlife/campuscenter

Disabled Student Services provides a broad range
of personalized services to people with disabilities, including pre-admission
information, orientation, assistance with registration, personal attendant
referral, assistance with alternative testing, lending of tape recorders
and adaptive equipment, advocacy and personal counseling. The office also
maintains a large multimedia library of disability resources and organizes
learning strategy groups.

The office also organizes learning strategy groups for students with
learning disabilities and provides information and referrals for disability-related
questions and issues. In addition, the office makes recommendations to
offices and departments regarding reasonable accommodations. Particular
emphasis is placed on assisting students in developing their talents and
abilities in preparation for professional and graduate training and for
employment. Disabled Student Services also interacts with local, state
and federal agencies concerned with disability issues. The office is located
in the Campus Center, Room 137, (518/442-5490)/(518-442-3366 - TDD).

This office provides special assistance and support for students of African American, Latino, Asian American and Native American descent. The office also provides advice and guidance to multicultural student groups, and sponsors and cosponsors a number of cultural programs and special events. Some of these include the Annual Martin Luther King Jr./Black History Month Luncheon, the National Latino Collegiate Conference, Asian Occasion, Pan-Caribbean Fashion Show and the Spellman Achievement Awards. For more information stop by the Campus Center room 137, call 442-5490 or visit our website:
http://www.albany.edu/studentlife/omsa/omsa.html.

The Career Development Center (CDC) is not just a place to go to get a job after graduation. The CDC exists to help undergraduate students of all majors and class levels explore majors and career options, make decisions about graduate study, and identify internship and full-time employment opportunities. CDC staff members are available to assist students in specifying career goals and expanding their knowledge of career alternatives through individual consultation sessions. Working closely with academic departments, student organizations, and other student affairs departments, the CDD provides educational opportunities and workshops related to career planning. Housed within the CDC is a library containing numerous resources for students to research major and career information and graduate school programs, as well as review part-time and full-time employment and internship vacancies. The CDC also offers an extensive internet-based on-campus recruiting program for internships and full-time employment. For more information, stop by or contact the office at ULB 69, (518) 442-5515, or visit
http://www.albany.edu/cdc.

UPD is responsible for providing a safe and secure campus environment, one in which students, faculty and staff can pursue their educational and career goals with a minimum of distraction and disruption from crime. It works closely with the departments of Residential Life, Health and Counseling, Physical Plant, and Campus Life to achieve the highest levels of personal safety possible. UPD is staffed around the clock with professional law enforcement officers. They provide an extensive array of law enforcement and security services to the University community, including mobile and foot patrols, crime prevention education, traffic enforcement, crime reporting, and follow-up criminal investigations. UPD is located in the University Police Building, (518/442-3132).

This department focuses on academic and student development in a program that features intercollegiate athletics, club sports, intramural and recreational opportunities for students, faculty and staff.

The University has a long-standing reputation of excellence in the athletic realm, producing competitive varsity teams, successful coaches and outstanding student-athletes recognized for their accomplishments both on the field and in the classroom. Nineteen intercollegiate sports are offered for men and women. The list includes basketball, football, baseball, track and field, cross country, softball, field hockey, golf, soccer, tennis, volleyball and lacrosse.

For information on intercollegiate, club sports and intramurals, one may contact the UAlbany Sportsline at 442-DANE or the Intramural Office at 437-3737.